I saw this on a random church website describing their community groups…
Hopefully over the course of the year, our neighborhoods will be blessed by our coming together.
Could we say this about our own individual community groups/families?
Could we make that our goal this year?
Daniel’s Den, Waxahachie Cares, Austin Street, Goodwill etc. etc. etc. are ALL great causes. And I love the stories I hear about folks getting involved and wanting to get involved with each of them.
But what about YOUR neighborhood? Will it be blessed by your family and your group coming together this year? How will your group – no matter what size it may be – how will it bless your neighborhood?
Some ideas ::
- Host a BBQ for your neighbors
- Host a party for the big game and invite your neighbors
- Deliver cookies or small bags of candies to your neighbors
- Plant a community garden
- Work to keep your house and landscaping in top notch condition and help encourage others to do the same — offer to help when they may not be able
- Organize a neighborhood watch
- Stock your freezer with heat and serve lasagnas or soups for when a neighbor gets sick or out of work
- Invite neighbors over for coffee or tea or whatever
- Get involved in the HOA – be a voice for positive change – not complaining about the wrongs others are doing
- Walk the neighbor’s dogs
- Pick up the mail for a neighbor going on vacation
I think the key to remember, no matter what it is – don’t do it because you have an agenda. If they ask why you’re doing it, just say “I want to be a better neighbor.”
What other ideas do you have?
What do you wish your neighbor would do for you? Now go and do likewise.
And while you’re at it – say a prayer for me and our group. Pray that we also can begin living this idea out.
